Places And Travel
6 Most Breathtaking Towns In Alaska
Sitka, Ketchikan, Girdwood, Valdez, Juneau, and Seward are six Alaska towns where glaciers, fjords, whales, and mountain trails sit close at hand.
8 Coziest Towns To Visit In The Pacific Northwest
Mount Angel’s glockenspiel, Port Gamble’s mill-town cottages, and Mazama’s snowy country store lead these cozy towns in the Pacific Northwest.
The 9 Can't-Miss Towns In Southern California
Southern California’s beach towns, wine country, mountain villages, desert, and an offshore island, with the best stop in each and what to do there.
The State Parks That Feel Like The Grand Canyon
Nine state parks stand in for the Grand Canyon, from Waimea on Kauai to Letchworth in New York. One is 10 acres; another formed from bad farming in the 1800s.
How Long It Takes A Clear-Cut Forest To Grow Back
Three years to turn green, decades to grow tall, and a century may still not be enough for a clear-cut forest to regain everything it lost.
11 Most Peaceful Small Towns In Oregon
Oregon's quiet side runs through historic streets without traffic lights, forested riverbanks, and mountain towns where stars fill the night sky.
The Towns In The Ozarks Where Retirees Are Moving To
Trout floats at Bull Shoals, Table Rock Lake marinas at Kimberling City and a 24-hour ER in Mountain Home are drawing new residents to five Ozarks towns.
Why Snakes Don’t Freeze To Death Underground
Below the frost line the ground never drops below 32 degrees, and that depth is mapped and written into building code
Colorado's 12 Most Laid-Back Towns
Colorado's laid-back towns are not all sleepy mountain villages and these 12 towns each have their own way of making a mountain getaway feel unhurried.
The State Parks With The Most Snakes In The United States
Six US state parks in Texas, Georgia, California, Virginia, and Florida support rich snake life, including rattlesnakes, cottonmouths, and indigo snakes.
The First Ski Resort In America
Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, has run every winter since 1915, making it the oldest ski area in America still selling lift tickets.
The National Forests Where Jaguars Have Been Seen
The rare and beautiful jaguar has only been spotted a handful of times in the United States. Here are the forests where it has been found.
The 11 Friendliest Little Towns On The Gulf Coast
Coastal charm meets Southern warmth in these Gulf Coast communities known for their welcoming locals and laid-back atmosphere.
13 Most Peaceful Small Towns In Illinois
Many visitors go to Chicago, but Illinois offers peaceful countryside towns with prairies, charming streets, and tranquil retreats away from urban chaos.
Where Water Moccasins And Northern Water Snakes Overlap
Georgia’s wildlife agency says head shape is not a reliable tell, because watersnakes fake it. Where the two overlap and the four things that actually work.
These Towns In The Poconos Come Alive In Winter
Whether you are looking to explore historic architecture, hit the slopes, or view the frozen landscape, uncover Poconos towns that come alive in winter.
11 Most Peaceful Small Towns In Georgia
Georgia's 11 most peaceful small towns include Tallulah Gorge, Dahlonega's wine country, Cherokee history near Calhoun, and Tybee Island's lighthouse.
The Florida State Parks Where Burmese Pythons Have Taken Over
Burmese pythons have moved into Fakahatchee Strand, Collier-Seminole, and Dagny Johnson State Parks, where a python swallowed a deer fawn heavier than itself.
9 Overlooked Towns In The Great Lakes Worth Visiting
Skip the crowds at the big-name Great Lakes stops for nine quieter towns nearby, spread from Lake Superior to Lake Ontario, each worth the detour.
The Best Places To Visit On Maryland’s Eastern Shore
These are the best places to visit on Maryland's Eastern Shore, with historic streets and local traditions worth planning a day or a weekend around.
Why Rattlesnakes Return To The Same Den Every Year
More than half of displaced rattlesnakes find their way back. The ones that cannot travel four times further, lose weight and die. The den is the only map they have.
The Largest Natural History Museums In The United States
America’s largest natural history museums hold hundreds of millions of specimens, and each one puts a few standout fossils and objects on public display.
The Quietest Beach Towns On The Pacific Coast
The Quietest Beach Towns On The Pacific Coast skip the boardwalks for empty coves, tide pools, and long walks, like Arch Cape’s storeless shore.
The State Parks With Giant Sequoias
California's Calaveras Big Trees State Park protects the grove where giant sequoias were made famous in 1852, after a hunter chasing a grizzly bear stumbled in.
The Best Cities To Retire In California's Sierra Nevada
The Best Cities To Retire In California’s Sierra Nevada sit in the foothills, pairing big-city services with lakes, trails, and a short drive to the giant sequoias.
The Largest Living History Museums In The United States
Colonial Williamsburg tops our ranking of the largest living history museums in America, ahead of Michigan's Greenfield Village and Ohio's Sauder Village.
9 Nicest Small Towns In Arizona
Red-rock streets, mining-era buildings, mountain towns, and Old West history make Arizona’s nicest small towns far more varied than expected.
The 10 Can't-Miss Towns In The Rockies
Ten Rockies towns, each known for one standout experience, including Jackson’s elk sleigh rides, Telluride’s free gondola, and Durango’s steam train.
The State Parks That Feel Like Arches
Love Arches National Park? Goblin Valley in Utah, Valley of Fire in Nevada, and Natural Bridge parks in Virginia and Kentucky offer similar rock wonders.
These Small Towns In Washington’s San Juan Islands
A ferry ride across these islands of the San Juan archipelago can lead to places where the journey is only part of the appeal.
9 Wallet-Friendly Small Towns To Retire In Indiana
Nine Indiana small towns where median home values run well below the state average, with river parks, historic downtowns, and active senior centers.
Why Copperheads Den Under Concrete Patios
Copperheads den under concrete patios because the slab’s thermal mass keeps the void warm, hidden, and frost-free, with rodents to eat. How to keep them out.
12 Most Peaceful Small Towns In The Ozarks
Twelve quiet Ozark towns, with winter floats on the Illinois River at Tahlequah, Greer Spring near Alton, Fisher Cave tours, and trout water at Hollister.
Every Heated Rivalry Filming Location You Can Visit
Heated Rivalry filmed Moscow, Montreal and Manhattan in Ontario. Hamilton's Dundurn Castle, a Guelph arena and a Muskoka cottage you can now rent on Airbnb.
8 Most Neighborly Towns In The Southern United States
These 8 Southern towns, from Granbury, Texas, to Lexington, Virginia, pair historic squares, storytelling, and riverside trails with real community spirit.
10 North Carolina Small Towns With Unmatched Friendliness
The list below spans the most friendly small towns in North Carolina, including places like Beaufort, where festivals and events keep people connected.
The Longest Escalator In America
At 230 feet with a 115-foot rise, the escalator at Wheaton Metro station in Maryland is the longest in the Western Hemisphere. Here is how it was built.
10 Of The Most Adorable Small Towns In Virginia
These ten Virginia towns stand out for their inviting streets, distinctive architecture, and the little details that make exploring them a pleasure.
The State Parks With The Most Alligators
Six state parks in Florida, Georgia, Texas, and Louisiana have large alligator populations, including Lake Kissimmee, with an estimated 16,200 in 2024.
Why Copperheads Den In Compost Piles
A compost pile is the only structure in a garden that makes its own heat. The piles that become copperhead dens are the ones nobody has turned in a year.